Cotoneaster

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A small bush that has many leaves and bright red berries and is used in gardens

noun
/ˌkɒtəˈniːstər/

Specialized

: cotoneaster

We planted a cotoneaster along the pathway for its decorative foliage during winter.
graft your cotoneaster

Examples

Many landscapers choose Cotoneaster shrubs for their hardiness and attractive foliage.
Several species of Cotoneaster are popular in parks and public gardens throughout Europe.
The Cotoneaster in her garden produced bright red berries in the autumn.
The Cotoneaster bush is beautiful in the spring.
Many gardeners love Cotoneasters for their vibrant berries.
The bright red berries of the cotoneaster attract many birds to the garden.
In autumn, the cotoneaster provides a stunning display with its vibrant berries.

Compounds

Cotoneaster dammeri

Specialized

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A low-growing evergreen shrub with small white flowers and red berries used as ground cover in gardens

Cotoneaster horizontalis

Specialized

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A low shrub with flat, spreading branches and orange red berries used as ground cover

Surface Forms

Cotoneaster singular

Cotoneasters plural

Etymology

Cotoneaster comes from the parts cotone- meaning 'quince' and -aster meaning 'resembling'. So the shrub was named because its small, round, quince-like fruits and leaves make it look like a tiny quince, which explains why gardeners value its bright berries.